Arts, Culture & Tech

Drag WU returns with a meme queen

Laura Munson

With five South Carolina drag queens, a packed Richardson Ballroom, and a nationally known queen as a host, Winthrop’s drag show has returned after two years. Presented by Prism and…

Winthrop campus ministries support faith

Dean of Students Office/Publications

Life at Winthrop can be hectic, but there are multiple ways for students to find relief from stress with a little faith. The Winthrop Cooperative Campus Ministry offers multiple religious…

Student photographers spotlighted in new gallery

Laura Munson

Some of the most interesting artwork is created when artists are allowed to work with no boundaries. In the newest photography exhibit on campus, the student work on display represents…

Composting project on campus

Savannah Scott

Winthrop has introduced a new way of sustainability for the campus community. Starting in the spring semester of 2019, the Office of Sustainability and Sodexo have partnered to work on…

Computer Science is going through changes

Savannah Scott

The biggest fear businesses often have is of losing important data from their customers and industry. In 2013, Yahoo was a victim of a data breach when hackers claimed the…

The rise of climate change

Savannah Scott

The possible causes of climate change first made headlines in the news 63 years ago. Why was there not a bigger call for change then? In 1956, an article by…

Covering costume controversy

Dean of Students Office/Publications

Halloween is right around the corner, which means trick-or-treating and costume parties for Winthrop students. However, it’s important to not only be creative but to be cautious on making sure…

Winthrop women present “The Wolves”

Laura Munson

The latest production at Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte has an athletic flair and a Winthrop touch. ATC’s “The Wolves” is directed by Winthrop theatre professor Sarah Provencal, and the all-female…

Viruses are good?

Savannah Scott

Bacteriophages are viruses that infect bacteria and are a form of therapy to treat patients. They were first discovered in 1915 and later supported in 1917, however, the discovery of…

A widely publicized but not-so-eagerly anticipated university event has been cancelled, and students can’t help but laugh. Less than an hour after the official announcement, Winthrop’s students and meme pages…